2013: The Search Is On.. Again On June 17, 2013, investigators began searching an empty field in Oakland Township, Mich., for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa. Pictures from the latest search for Hoffa follow at huffingtonpost.com, but in the last 38 years since his disappearance, rumors and tips have led to multiple investigations and dig sites with no success. ...
The woman whose false rape accusation sent a high school football star to prison has been ordered to pay a $2.6 million judgement in connection to the case, NBC 4 Los Angeles reports[1]. RELATED: Brian Banks Signs With Atlanta Falcons![2] Wanetta Gibson (pictured) was ordered by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Friday to pay a $1.5 million, plus an additional $1.1 million in fees. Gibson was an acquaintance of Brian Banks at Long Beach Polytechnic High School when she accused him of raping her in a school stairwell. Gibson then sued the Long Beach Unified School District, claiming the school was not safe; she won a $750,000 settlement. RELATED: Five Things Brian Banks Should Receive After His False Rape Conviction[3] Gibson’s false accusation sent Banks to prison for five years, stripping him of his football scholarship to the University of Southern California. After Banks was released from prison, Gibson sent him a Facebook message saying “Let’s let bygones be bygones.” Thinking the ...
On Monday, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson (pictured), who was put in the slammer one week ago to do a 30-day stint for butt-slapping his attorney, was released from prison. But unfortunately, Johnson is reportedly returning home to an empty bank account, according to TMZ[1].SEE ALSO: Tamar Braxton Reveals Son’s Name on Instagram[2]Since the former player is currently unemployed and has lost endorsement deals, plus a reality show, due to a domestic violence charge last year lodged against him by his ex-wife, Evelyn Lozada, making child support payments for his four children has been a herculean effort.In recent court documents, Johnson claims to only make about $3,000 but allegedly has to pay out $16,525 in monthly child support payments. The 36-year-old former “Dancing With the Stars” favorite also has other monthly obligations, such as $9,063.24 in mortgage payments, $2,500 for food, $2,650 on car expenses, $3,500 on clothing, $250 for grooming, $5,000 on entertainment, $1,000 for pet expe...
Poll: Obama approval falls amid controversies Washington (CNN) – President Barack Obama's approval rating dropped eight percentage points over the past month, to...
Facing threats of national boycotts from Latino groups and a slew of online petitions, Whole Foods announced Friday that the organic grocery chain has revised its employee language policy following the suspension of two Spanish-speaking Albuquerque employees. Whole Foods Market Inc. Co-CEO Walter Robb said in a blog post Friday ...
In a desperate attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Detroit’s Emergency Financial Manager, Kevyn Orr, announced the financially ailing city’s plan to immediately stop paying down $2.5 billion of its $18.5 billion of long-term debt. “Detroit’s road to recovery begins today,” Orr told a room full of nearly 150 of the city’s creditors. “Financial mismanagement, a shrinking population, a dwindling tax base and other factors over the last 45 years have brought Detroit to the brink of financial and operational ruin.” Orr, a bankruptcy attorney hired by Michigan to assist with the Motor City’s finical woes, said creditors could expect to be paid less than 10 cents on the dollar. “Our plan is bold because aggressive action is required to get Detroit back on its feet and improve the quality of life for the people who call Detroit home,” said Orr. Reuters[1] reports that Orr’s drastic plan [2]has already been put into effect, with the city skipping out on a $34 million payment due yesterday, a move Orr ...
Kim Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl this morning at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, TMZ reports[1]. Kardashian and the baby, which was delivered five weeks early, are reportedly in good health. Sources close to the entertainment news site say that Kardashian started having contractions Friday night and went into labor Saturday morning. The reality TV’s boyfriend, Kanye West, was by her side the whole time. West canceled his appearance at his own record release party last night after KK told him she was feeling “a little off.” The little bundle of joy is the couple’s first child. Congratulations, Kimye! References ^TMZ reports (www.tmz.com) ...
